Community investigations of people living in their own homes or are homeless are confidential and cannot be released to the public. Complaints involving residents in licensed facilities are public and are kept in the public disclosure file. The disclosure file also contains information about a facility’s license history. Please contact our office at 541-682-4038 if you are interested in viewing the public file.

Adult abuse is defined as the physical, sexual, financial, emotional and neglect of the basic needs of an older person or an adult with physical or developmental disabilities or mental illness, by a family member or caregiver, which results in harm to that individual. In addition, self-neglect is where an individual lacks the cognitive ability to care for themselves, which can also lead to harm.

An Adult Protective Services worker will contact the reported victim and other involved persons to determine whether or not abuse or neglect occurred and to help arrange for any needed services. APS workers also work with law enforcement when a potential crime may have occurred.

Yes, Oregon state law protects the confidentiality of all individuals reporting abuse. The identity of the reporter can only be revealed under specific legal exceptions, such as reporting of a crime or an order by a judge. You are not required to give your name if you wish to remain anonymous.

Community investigations of people living in their own homes or are homeless are confidential and cannot be released to the public. Complaints involving residents in licensed facilities are public and are kept in the public disclosure file. The disclosure file also contains information about a facility’s license history. Please contact our office at 541-682-4038 if you are interested in viewing the public file.